US Bridges

Tobler Rd. over Huddle Branch

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .50M to 617&1.9MTOENDRTE · Structure no. 000000000023761

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobler Rd. over Huddle Branch is a concrete slab carrying Tobler Rd. over Huddle Branch in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesTobler Rd.
CrossesHuddle Branch
Location.50M to 617&1.9MTOENDRTE
RouteCounty Highway 735
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92761, -81.30071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2021)
Projected traffic258 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tobler Rd. over Huddle Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tobler Rd. over Huddle Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Tobler Rd. over Huddle Branch carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Tobler Rd. over Huddle Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tobler Rd. over Huddle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.